Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 ok guys.im so fucking sick of people knocking on my door, practically inviting themselves over to smoke my hookahs. there showing in flocks. using my tobacco and my coals. i dont mind sharing every now and again. but theres like 10 people doing this, probably thinking my house is a free hookah lounge.i have a friend who ussully smoke with me everday but it diffent for him because1. he is really close to me2. he is more respectful of my shit3. 1 person is reltivly easy to pay for, if you gonna do it anyway.4. he is useful. atleast he knows how to use the thing. everyone else stares at me like a stray cat, expectin me to put food in a bowl.i just wanna live in piece with my hookahs. and have decided it best for me to get rid of them. they drank all my root beer. how should i get rid of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost91 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 ebay them off or craiglist them, im sorry for the moochers. i have some myself. even my close friend. he visits every oncce and a while and hes comin for thanks giving. i told him i was running out of shish and instead of offering to buy some, he told me to get some for him. i hate that....you know, you already paid for the hookah, at least they can bring a house welcoming presenet. even if it is 5 dollar nahkla. I feel you on this one. but really, if anything, u should just let people know u dont like the fact they do that and just smoke wiht your friend. hope u can resolve this. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkScary Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 tell them you ran out of shisha and can't afford to get any more for a while, then if they really want to smoke they will offer to pay. don't let ppl walk all over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 its getting personal when you drink all the mans rootbeer.. i suggest just not opening the door..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sin on Sunday Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 you're selling all your stuff so that people wont use it? how about just put them away before people come over and if they ask tell them you're not a lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Man up and tell 'em how you feel and that you're not gonna allow it anymore. What I had to do with my hookah buddy... He kept using my shish and coals for his hookah when he was staying with me for a while. I straight told him- "Dude, that shit ain't free, ya know." He ended up making a large order on H-S, getting me some shisha and coals to repay me for what he had used, and also for letting him stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 i cant come off as a dick so i am gonna have to lie. i guess i quit smoking hookah *wink*.i only have to friends i want to smoke with.1 dose not smoke that often so hes cooland the i mentioned above in my post is cool. i ran out of coals and he threw done some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Well, do what you will, but I say honesty is the best policy. What if those friends find out you lied? Too much drama that can be avoided, if you ask me. People are generally more accepting if you're just straightforward with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Nov 22 2009, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well, do what you will, but I say honesty is the best policy. What if those friends find out you lied? Too much drama that can be avoided, if you ask me. People are generally more accepting if you're just straightforward with them. these are not fiends persay, thier strate up moochers. thier more of friends of friends. take away the hookah and they go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkScary Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 wow, they take the hookah and leave? that's intense, i would never allow that. ever.i can't believe they would do that and not at LEAST pay you back for shisha/coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 invite them in and then in the middle of the session...shit on their coats....pretty sure they won't be back anytime soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Nov 22 2009, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>invite them in and then in the middle of the session...shit on their coats....pretty sure they won't be back anytime soon... *note to self*never smoke hookah with arcane...LOLthats a lil intense man, but the angain smokin and runnin is too.any way im in the mood for TACO BELL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (pkScary @ Nov 22 2009, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>tell them you ran out of shisha and can't afford to get any more for a while, then if they really want to smoke they will offer to pay. don't let ppl walk all over you. its not just the coals. its there in my place of residency. i feel like my rights in my house are restricted, even though its my mammas house.oh and the root beer. i just bought that 12 pack like an hour before they came in, and i was missing 6 cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 22 2009, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>its getting personal when you drink all the mans rootbeer.. i suggest just not opening the door..lol Damn right its personal. i love root beer. if only they would make a good root beer shishatangiers and hookah-hookah have one, nither was that good Edited November 22, 2009 by Jacob Shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I tend to smoke on a daily basis so I guess it doesn't bother me that much when people are using my stuff with me. I have a few friends that either give me money on an order or bring beer. Plus my roomate will usually throw in money when I make orders. Guess I lucked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookah_510 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 wow, i wouldn't classify those type of people as "friends" there called freeloaders and they are avoided and at the very deep bottom of your "I give a crap" list. if someone (not that it ever will) came knocking on my door inviting themselves the first thing im answer with is "great, what flavor did you bring buy" or "im broke, can you pick up some shisha". i can bet they will stop going to your house after that. btw, do you live in a dorm or split a apt with someone? make them repay you somehow in return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydoo Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I invite people over to smoke as my guests and I would feel offended if they offered to pay! BUT if someone showed up and expected it, drank all my rootbeer (ha!) I'd be pretty pissed off and find a reason to not be home/around. People can be so rude. I had a swimming pool growing up, I was amazed at the people who would show up to "visit" and happen to have their swimsuits under their clothes. You have to put your foot down with people like that, or you're a doormat. (Either that or buy really crappy shisha, quicklight stinky coals and make the experience miserable! LOL!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Nov 21 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 21 2009, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>maybe we will get $5 ch coals good but not goodQUOTE (Hookah_510 @ Nov 22 2009, 03:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>wow, i wouldn't classify those type of people as "friends" there called freeloaders and they are avoided and at the very deep bottom of your "I give a crap" list. if someone (not that it ever will) came knocking on my door inviting themselves the first thing im answer with is "great, what flavor did you bring buy" or "im broke, can you pick up some shisha". i can bet they will stop going to your house after that. btw, do you live in a dorm or split a apt with someone? make them repay you somehow in returni live with my mom, im the only smoker in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 you are just going to have to tell them noI used to live in my fraternity house and after awhile my hookahs where constantly mooched on so I started just closing the door and personally inviting people sometimes you have to be mean about people taking advantage hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (Scrappydoo @ Nov 22 2009, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I invite people over to smoke as my guests and I would feel offended if they offered to pay! BUT if someone showed up and expected it, drank all my rootbeer (ha!) I'd be pretty pissed off and find a reason to not be home/around. People can be so rude. I had a swimming pool growing up, I was amazed at the people who would show up to "visit" and happen to have their swimsuits under their clothes. You have to put your foot down with people like that, or you're a doormat. (Either that or buy really crappy shisha, quicklight stinky coals and make the experience miserable! LOL!)id rather put foot down smoke soex with rolland instant lights any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 QUOTE (hookah hippie @ Nov 22 2009, 03:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>you are just going to have to tell them noI used to live in my fraternity house and after awhile my hookahs where constantly mooched on so I started just closing the door and personally inviting people sometimes you have to be mean about people taking advantage hope this helps i have a hard timebeing mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Free loaders can if it becomes a habbit ,I'm all for sharing, but theres a line you must draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 He said he lives with his momma...Dude, seriously, you gotta know when to just tell people no and don't let them in your house. I know you said you don't want to be a dick, but you've already told us these people aren't your friends and they're being dicks by coming and using your shit. Plus, you don't have to be a dick when you tell them no when they come knocking at your door. You can be polite. Just because you simply say no doesn't mean you're being a dick. Save yourself a lot of trouble and just tell them straight up- way better than lying and telling them you quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Shock Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 i think im just gonna have to have a colaberative effect or think of an excuse.how do you like this oneIm trying to smoke alot less, i wanna clean my lungs out... ive been smoking for almost 6 years. so im only gonna smoke when im really stressed out, and im not stressed out. im not buying alot of hookah supplies now because ive adopted other hobbies to occupy my time. and can longer afford to pay for other peoples smoking habbits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidglass Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 personally I had this problem for quite a while. And I'm in college so there's more moochers close by. I smoked exclusively outside so any friends would just come sit down and of course we let curious people join in. But I realized the same thing, I had a ton of people coming by to smoke constantly, even asking if they could come over and smoke hookah. Now as far as the rest of my possessions those were fine because guest or close friend they figure out really quick that my house (apartment in this case) is my world so if you want to stay you gotta play by my rules. So taking food/drink wasn't an issue when I was low, I was low, and they got that. It started to get really bad though, even to the point of friends bringing friends without telling me (which everyone only does once before they learn) even had some people ask me to come over and bring my hookah (which is fine in the right context) but it was simply to smoke. Get togethers are no biggie, but the fact that they asked me to pack up all my shit to come over and set it up for them was fucking retarded. I said if you want to smoke hookah with me you get your ass in the car and come over here I'll be outside. Then money became a problem, started hurting the wallet buying for everyone else, so while most of them were sitting there I sat there and figured up the average cost per bowl and how much we usually smoked and as a result made a donations bucket. People stopped asking as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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